Cornbugs: Boots Upon the Ground

I had never heard of the Cornbugs before until a friend with a taste in music much more eclectic than mine referred me to this little ditty. With songs titled Dirty Sperm Rag and Meat Rotten Meat, i don't really think I gonna be much of a fan. This one, I liked

If we regulated guns like we do cars...

Report: Multiple Wounded in Downtown NYC After Driver Runs Over Pedestrians with Truck

So how's that working out for you?

Also...

Barcelona terror attack: At least 13 dead and two arrested after van drives into Las Ramblas crowd

It's a bullshit analogy to begin with. The Left doesn't want to apply the same sort of regulations to guns we have on cars. They want to ban guns absolutely. These incidents demonstrate gun control doesn't work. If there is a will to kill, the will WILL find a way.

Where Does It Stop?

It doesn't.

The Iconoclasts Come For George Washington

If You Like War Comics...

Fact pages from THE 'NAM

These were fact pages used as filler in a reprint of Marvel's THE 'NAM. they were written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Wayne Vansant who was the primary artist on the title after original artist Michael Golden left. Vansant does now does historical and war comics. I highly recommend any title he draws.

Meet the Comics Artist Who Draws War in Meticulous Detail

Current Events

In the land of the perpetually offended stupid...

University of Wisconsin-Madison Students Protest Abraham Lincoln Statue Because ‘He Owned Slaves’

I Don't Think So...

So, not satisfied with alienating large chunks of their fan base by kneeling during the National Anthem, now the SJW of the NFL want to take on gun control and alienate more chunks of their fan base. Smart business model that.

NFL's 'Hold My Beer' Moment.

In the land of the perpetually offended...

‘NCIS’ Star Maria Bello Criticized for ‘Shameful’ Gun Photo

Some agenda driven asses have too much time on their hands. The picture is of Bello and her trainer on the show. It's a show were they use guns and try to get it right. Kinda nice for a change. Hope to hell she doesn't apologize for doing her job.

A guy tries to rob a store with a box cutter...

...and gets his ass kicked.

That's pretty damn funny.

H/T to Peter.

Current Events

You have to admit...

...that's pretty damn funny.

“Everyone is colluding with Russia except Trump,” Steyn said. “You’ve got the Podesta Group, you’ve got the Hillary campaign, you’ve got the DNC, you’ve got the FBI, you’ve got Christopher Steele, who you credit as an ex-MI6 agent. He’s not just any old ex-MI6 agent, he’s the head of the Russia desk at MI6, which is a pretty big deal.”

Now, being an honorable man, Mueller will either turn his investigation toward the DNC OR end it. Right?

If You Like War Comics...

Unpublished war story from Savage Tales

A World War 2 comic story by Chuck Dixon, Dick Ayers, and Andy Kubert. Dixon created Bane when he was writing the Batman comic. You don't see him working for the big two much any more but his work can be found in novels and some of the smaller publishers. This article might give you an idea why the big two won't use him any more.

Prominent Conservative Artists Blacklisted Because of Involvement with Alt*Hero Comics Series

Recently Read

The Foreigner AKA The Chinaman by Stephen Leather

It was the film adaptation that led me to by this novel. I really liked the movie. The plot is pretty much the same with enough differences to keep you interested. A man's wife and child are killed in a terrorist bombing. When he doesn't get satisfaction from the authorities he goes after the killers himself. The books is a well written and fast paced thriller. It is OK and at four bucks for the ebook well worth the cost.

Absolutely

Let’s Keep the Gun Control Laws That Work

RTWT.

No Real Surprise Here

The gun control push that marked the first 10 days following the October 1 Las Vegas attack has now floundered and all but disappeared, in large part because the shooting did not impact American attitudes toward guns.

We still can't drop our guard less they slip something through. It'd not like the prohibitionists really care whether they have support outside of their bobble heads.

Heh

Pot, Kettle

Obama: We Reject the ‘Politics of Division’ That ‘We See Now’

After eight years of nothing but.

Hypocrite.

Don't Mess With Old Men...

I was out of state for training a couple of days and so no blogging. When I got back I went to see The Foreigner with Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan. It was money well spent. The general plot is that when Chan's daughter is killed in a terrorist bombing can't find the killers, he does. I'll leave that at that except to say it is a smart, fast paced story. This is a much darker Chan than I'm used to and I like it. He plays his age here but damn he can still move for a sixty year old. I think Brosnan has found his niche as a villain. He's much better as a hard man than a smug, witty, super secret agent. Martin Campbell is the director and he does his usual more than competent job. I really liked this movie and highly recommend it. The Foreigner will probably end up being my favorite movie of the year.

Bill Whittle: The Story of Friendlyism

In Indianapolis ...

...one guy tries to rob another and gets shot...dead.

Works for me.

Police: Apartment resident fatally shoots suspected robber in self-defense

H/T to Zendo Deb.

Current Events

Why We Keep Winning

I expect no better from the Brady Bunch, but I would think the attorneys fronting for the Bradys would at least have taken a minute or two to Google "bump stock" before they beclowned themselves. Too much to ask for I guess.

H/T to Firehand.

Good Article

After Las Vegas, liberals are righteous and wrong

Current Events

Now That's Interesting

According to a senior FBI official, authorities became suspicions by the extreme amount of gunpowder residue found on Campos’ hands and inconsistencies in his timeline of events. “We believe he killed Paddock, shot holes through the door and his own arm to produce physical evidence for his cover story, then went and lay next to the elevator,” the FBI official told CNN.

UPDATE: Fake News

NRA Comes Out in Opposition to the Bump Stock Bills

NRA Opposes Both Feinstein's S.1916 And Curbelo's HR 3999

My problem with both these bills is they are, well, gun control, but more specifically he language is to general and can be interpreted by DC bureaucrats to include any firearm part they want. Not just no, Hell no. Apparently the NRA has come to the same conclusion. Good.

More of This Please

Utah officer fired after nurse's arrest caught on video

You have got to be f***ing kidding me?

According to the Ninth Circuit there is no right to sell guns. Really! How can I have a right to own something without someone having the right to sell it to me? The extent anti-gun judges will go to strip us of our Second Amendment rights continues to boggle.

No Right to Sell Arms

From Our "Friends" the Republicans

HR 3999 - The "Bipartisan" Answer To S.1916 Is A Trojan Horse

The pertinent section of the bill.

(a) PROHIBITION.—Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(aa) It shall be unlawful for any person—
‘‘(1) in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to manufacture, possess, or transfer any part or combination of parts that is designed and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle but does not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun; or
‘‘(2) to manufacture, possess, or transfer any such part or combination of parts that have been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.’’.

As I said in an earlier post in reference to Feinstein's bill, It is not specific enough as to what it will prohibit. It is too open to interpretation by our enemies and can be made to refer to pretty much anything that improves the operation of a semi-automatic rifle. It has a built in slippery slope. So, not just no, Hell no. Isn't it nice to know we have friends in the Republican party? Call your representatives and let them know the cost of screwing us.

More of This Please

Sheriff Who Groped Entire High School Student Body Looking for Drugs Indicted

Now that's...

...funny and actually to be expected of CNN. Too arrogant to take a minute to Google "bump stock".

H/T to Uncle

UPDATE: Maybe they should ask for their money back.

The Brady Bunch and a Law Firm in Las Vegas...

...and planning to file suit against "Slide Fire Solutions, LP, and other manufacturers and sellers of bump fire stocks." These companies are likely protected by the The Protection in Lawful Commerce of Arms Act. I wonder if the Plaintiffs know what happened the last time the Brady Bunch pulled this stunt. Save your pennies guys.

To those of you eager to blame...

...the murder of a Texas Campus Police Officer by an armed student on Texas' new campus carry law. Don't.

Texas passed a law last year allowing students with concealed carry permits to bring guns into university classrooms and buildings. But a person must be at least 21 years old to get a concealed carry permit in Texas, so Daniels wouldn't qualify.

And this admission comes from the Chicago Tribune, which is no lover of firearms and the right to bear arms.

Current Events

WOW!

Keep digging.

Jimmy Kimmel Writer Completely Botches The Constitution

"We Deserve"

“Law-abiding citizens just shouldn't have to carry a gun,” Rangel added. “You're not gonna push me in that direction.”

But when the Daily Caller reminded Rangel that he and other members of Congress are protected by armed U.S. Capitol Police, he revealed his true feelings on the subject.

“Well, that's a little different. I think we deserve — I think we need to be protected down here,” the Democrat admitted.

'Cuz he's better than the people he serves. Not.

S.1916 - Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act

Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has introduced S.1916 - Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act. It's to be expected. The hope is that in the heat of the moment Congress will pass something. Maybe it will be her something. This is the key paragraph of the bill.

(v)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), on and after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, it shall be unlawful for any person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semi- automatic rifle but not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun.

Should we worry about this? I'm generally agin giving them anything. ANYTHING. BUT I can live with giving them bump stocks as long as we get something in return. The problem with this bill and the reason it needs to die in committee is the second half of that paragraph.

or any part, combination of parts, component, device, attachment, or accessory that is designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semi- automatic rifle but not convert the semiautomatic rifle into a machinegun.

It is not specific enough as to what it will prohibit. It is too open to interpretation by our enemies and can be made to refer to pretty much anything that improves the operation of a semi-automatic rifle. It has a built in slippery slope. So, not just no, Hell no.

Another reason to oppose any legislation offered this soon after the events in Las Vegas is legislation offered in haste is bad legislation. There may be things that can be done to prevent further mass shootings. Truly, I don't think there are. If there are, they should be determined after all the facts are known. The Left doesn't care about facts, only seizing an opportunity to further their gun control agenda.

Call you Senators and let them know to vote against this.

H/T to John R.

An Interesting Theory on Las Vegas

Theory of the Case

I don't endorse the theory. It's just an interesting take on a possible motive.

Let's Have a Conversation About Gun Control

Thumb to Nose, Wiggle Fingers

Chris Matthews: Republican Gun ‘Fanatics’ Believe Everyone Has a Right to Own Tanks

Quote of the Day

"Do you know what stupid is? Stupid is continually telling a large portion of the population that they're the cause of all social problems, you hate them, they're Literally Hitler and you wish them dead. And then telling them oh by the way, please give up your guns."

...and your monologue still wouldn't be funny.

Where Does It Stop?

UW-Madison Wants to Fight Systematic Oppression by...Abraham Lincoln?

It is what they do...

Lie.

Nolte: CNN’s Cillizza Lies (Again) About Democrats Not Wanting to Take Your Guns

Blood Dancers

Dems ‘do something’ by blaming NRA/GOP for nonexistent aspect of LV shooting

Harvey Weinstein is going after the NRA.

Didn't he vow to do the same three years ago?

I guess he got sidetracked.

Pelosi opens her mouth...

...and stupid comes out.

Pelosi: Background Checks would have stopped Las Vegas Shooting.

Two Nevada Gun Shops Say Stephen Paddock Passed Background Checks

He. Passed. The. Background. Checks. You. Twit.

More on Bump Stocks

We must ban springs

Still, not sure I care beyond the concerns noted in the last post. I do agree with Uncle wholeheartedly on his opinion that if we are going to give in on bump stock we damn well better get something in return; National reciprocity or deregulation of suppressors. That's true compromise.

Giving one inch to the prohibitionists...

...pisses me off, and the NRA has been more than willing in the past. They've f**ked us more than once at the state level because they knew best. Giving in at any level makes the prohibitionist think they have us on the run. Having said that, I don't disagreed with this or Sebastian's take on it. They are toys and make no nevermind to me. My worry is if we give in on bump stocks, do we create a precedent and then what's next? John Richardson expresses the concern much better than do I, here.

Statement by the NRA on the Reevaluation of Bump Stocks

I just can't quite rid myself of the worry that if we give in we are gonna get screwed.

Time for a Change

There is other news. In brief, and just as maddening, some sea-slug with the intellectual agility of a soap dish named Richard Burr, who heads the Senate committee investigating the Russia collusion hoax declared that despite the lack of any sort of evidence, they're still going to investigate Russian collusion. Senator, please understand that the entire investigation is based on a fabricated dossier. Spurious, phony, fake, fraudulent, made up. And still, you persisted

I'd heard he wasn't planning on running again. That's probably a good idea. Too establishment. Maybe Dan Forest will run. That would be a move in the right direction.

That's a Solid Win

DC won’t take concealed carry fight to Supreme Court

Now who'll take a bet on whether DC tries to f**k over gun owners some other way? No Takes?

...and I'm fifty-seven and one day old.

I got calls or texts from my kids plus my brother whom I haven't spoken to for over a year. That's the best gift of all.

John Ringo: A Theory on Las Vegas

I may be the only person in the 'pundit' world who can put what we know about the Las Vegas shooter in perspective because I've dealt with something similar before. My personal take, at this point, is 'homicidal psychotic break, rationale currently unknown, possible pharmacological.'

RTWT!

Current Events

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Firearms Policy Coalition Statement On Las Vegas Shooting

Our hearts break for the victims of the heinous mass murder in Las Vegas and our prayers are with them, their families, and everyone affected by this incomprehensible act of evil. While it is impossible to measure the loss suffered in Sunday’s tragedy, the sting from this senseless violence will doubtless be felt for years to come.

We are deeply grateful for the law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, doctors, blood donors, and countless volunteers who stood tall and delivered aid to the innocent in a time of great need, as Americans do.

Sadly, opportunistic politicians who prey on tragedies like this one have already begun to suggest that our response should be to abandon our constitutional principles in favor of policies that would ban more guns, disarm more victims, and further expand “gun free zones” — spaces shielded by nothing more than invisible lines and wishful thinking.

Such policies are not only irrational, but outright dangerous. As every attack in what was purported to be a ‘gun-free’, ‘bomb-free’, or ‘vehicle-free’ zone proves, there is no set of laws that will prevent evil people from monstrously plotting an effective means to harm others.

In a cruel and potentially dangerous irony, many—if not most—of the same people who assert that we cannot possibly trust the government under someone like President Donald Trump also claim that it is only the government that we should trust to safely and responsibly possess weapons like the most common semi-automatic rifle in America, the AR-15.

We know that the privileged and wealthy elite will purchase paramilitary protective teams armed with the very firearms they so desperately wish to put out of the reach of the common man, but the rest of us would be left to hope and pray.

That is why the Second Amendment’s guarantees are not a matter of convenience, nor of need, nor even of want. The basic human right to armed self-defense against unjust force is precisely why our Founders enshrined it into our Constitution—to protect it against the capricious nature of popular opinion, the momentum of the mob, and those who would seek to limit it to a watered-down, second-class privilege for some.

Thankfully, as the Supreme Court correctly noted in the landmark Heller decision, the “very enumeration of the right takes out of the hands of government—even the Third Branch of Government—the power to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the right is really worth insisting upon.”

Nearly 15 years ago, the Ninth Circuit’s then-Chief Judge Alex Kozinski aptly wrote that the “prospect of tyranny may not grab the headlines the way vivid stories of gun crime routinely do. But few saw the Third Reich coming until it was too late. The Second Amendment is a doomsday provision, one designed for those exceptionally rare circumstances where all other rights have failed — where the government refuses to stand for reelection and silences those who protest; where courts have lost the courage to oppose, or can find no one to enforce their decrees. However improbable these contingencies may seem today, facing them unprepared is a mistake a free people get to make only once.”

Every day, evil people and governments around the world employ tools ranging from clenched fists to combat aircraft to perpetrate unspeakable and unjustified crimes upon others. But objectivity and reason compels us to recognize that those instruments are but the means to the end, and not the end itself. Indeed, the span of human history shows that such arms are also used to liberate the oppressed, establish order and justice from anarchy, and defend innocent life from cruel despots.

The American people will not be bullied by killers or politicians and neither will we cower against attacks on our most important civil rights. We reject the notion that good, peaceable people and our basic rights must suffer for the crimes of the wicked.

There is no more pure a victory for evil than for our society to assault or eliminate the rights of good people in response to things we did not do. And so a just world must hold accountable the writers of history for their deeds, not the mere quills through which it is written.

We law-abiding people of America do not accept responsibility for the evil, cowardly acts of the deranged and hateful among us, nor do we accept blame for their unconscionable and cowardly uses of instruments that can and do serve as instruments of self-defense and justice.

A great champion of individual liberties once said that if civic virtue does not reside in the people, no constitution, no bill of rights, no legislative body, and no court will be able to preserve our liberties.

That is why, in troubled and troubling times like these, we are honor-bound to stand united in defense of fundamental, individual liberties, in all cases, and in spite of the incalculable grief we feel for the victims of Las Vegas as fellow human beings.

Firearms Policy Coalition takes seriously our chartered duty to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially the fundamental, individual Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms

FPC and our allies will continue fighting to defend and advance our Constitution’s protection of fundamental human rights.



Firearms Policy Coalition (www.firearmspolicy.org) is a 501(c)4 grassroots nonprofit organization. FPC’s mission is to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially the fundamental, individual Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

H/T to John R.

When the prohibitionists think they have us at a disadvantage...

...they speak truth.

Ban guns. All guns. Get rid of guns in homes, and on the streets, and, as much as possible, on police. Not just because of San Bernardino, or whichever mass shooting may pop up next, but also not not because of those. Don’t sort the population into those who might do something evil or foolish or self-destructive with a gun and those who surely will not. As if this could be known—as if it could be assessed without massively violating civil liberties and stigmatizing the mentally ill. Ban guns! Not just gun violence. Not just certain guns. Not just already-technically-illegal guns. All of them.

This is the Left's endgame and always has been.

...and the blood dancing begins.

The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots.

Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017

Tom Petty Dead at 66

UPDATE:

Rocker Tom Petty hospitalized; condition unclear

Still hanging on.

Update: He's gone.

Active Shooter in Las Vegas

At this point, experience tells us you can't trust any "facts" being reported. When the confusion ebbs we will see.

BREAKING: Mass Shooting Outside Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay; 20+ Dead, 100+ Injured; Strip Shut Down

Recent Read

Tricked by Kevin Hearne

Another adventure of Atticus the Iron Druid. this time Coyote tricks him into helping him kill two Skinwalkers. Ya know, I want to like these books, but there is something about a character that is perfectly OK with using his magic powers to monkey wrench a coal mine and put people out of work that bugs me. If you liked the others in the series, you will like this one.

Pelosi opens her mouth...

...and SOMETIMES truth comes out. Unintentionally, of course.



That's a hell of a commentary on the state of gun control in this country. Maybe certain Republicans should take note.